Air Tractor AT602
Back Gate, AR — March 13, 2008
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA084 |
| Event ID | 20080331X00403 |
| Location | Back Gate, AR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.00000, -91.35000 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Air Tractor |
| Model | AT602 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 137 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the wet, grass runway.
Full Narrative
The 9,905-hour commercial pilot had completed an aerial application flight and was returning for the second load. During the landing on a private grass airstrip, the tail-wheel equipped airplane started to slide. The pilot stated that the grass was wet from the morning dew, and that he could not get the airplane to stop. The airplane subsequently slid into a small levy and culvert, resulting in separation of the left main landing gear. The airplane received substantial damage and came to rest in the inverted position.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.